Inaugural

Ben August Memorial

Thanksgiving Day 5K Run / Walk

sponsored by:

Friedman Jewish Community Center and NEPA Racing

Thanksgiving Day, November 23, 2023 - Time: 9:00 a.m.

LOCATION:

• Start and finish at Kirby Park, Wilkes Barre, Pa

FEES:

• Pre-registration: $25.00 - Register by Friday November 10th & Receive Limited Edition Long Sleeve Moisture Wicking Tee. If you register after 11/10/23 you will not recieve tee. Additional Race Tees are available at time of registration for $20 ea.
• After 11/10/23 to Day of Race: $25.00 - Race tee will be available for purchase at the online swag store along with Hats, Scarves, Tees, Hoodies, Stickers & more. 
• Day of race registration will be open until 8:30 am, by original registration link and QR Code Quick Registration.
• Processing Fee: 3.95
• No refunds will be given.

Ben August Memorial Thanksgiving Day 5K Run / Walk Swag Store, shop.getsomespirit.com/BA5K, will be available until one week after race 11/30/23 @ midnight. Various race apparel will be available such as hoodies, tees, long sleeves, moisture wicking items, hats, beanies, stickers & magnets to name a few. All items will be delivered approx 2-3 weeks later.

REGISTRATION:

• Tables will be open at 7:30 a.m. at Kirby Park.

AWARDS:

OVERALL

• Men’s & Women’s Champions - Knit Hat & Scarf
• 2nd and 3rd Place - Knit Hat

Age Groups

• 1st, 2nd, 3rd - Medals

RUN / WALK AGE GROUP CATEGORIES

MEN & WOMEN

• 14 Under
• 15- 19
• 20 - 24
• 25 - 29
• 30 - 34
• 35 - 39
• 40 - 44
• 45 - 49
• 50 - 54
• 55 - 59
• 60 - 64
• 65 - 69
• 70+

RACE BENEFITS

RACE COURSE